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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Des Moines River at Ottumwa are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 19
Moderate Flood Stage: 15
Flood Stage: 11.5
Action Stage: 9
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 22.15 ft on 07/12/1993
(2) 20.97 ft on 06/07/1947
(3) 20.87 ft on 06/15/1947
(4) 20.60 ft on 06/17/2008
(5) 20.23 ft on 05/31/1903
(6) 20.04 ft on 08/11/2010
(7) 18.33 ft on 04/11/1965
(8) 18.27 ft on 05/24/1944
(9) 18.26 ft on 04/01/1960
(10) 17.66 ft on 06/28/1954
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 16.28 ft on 05/29/2019
(2) 8.96 ft on 09/06/2018
(3) 12.03 ft on 04/05/2017
(4) 12.61 ft on 12/14/2015
(5) 13.74 ft on 06/26/2015
(6) 12.17 ft on 09/10/2014
(7) 15.99 ft on 04/18/2013
(8) 10.94 ft on 04/19/2012
(9) 14.90 ft on 06/15/2011
(10) 20.04 ft on 08/11/2010
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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25 The City of Ottumwa is protected by a 25 foot levee.
23 The levee opening at the south end of the Market street bridge may need to be planked and sandbagged.
22 Sandbagging and planking operations may be needed for openings along Vine Street.
19.5 The Market street parking lot floods. The entrance to the Market street bridge is sandbagged.
18.5 Sewer backup will reach the street surface at Market and Commercial Streets.
18 The Fairport area along the railroad tracks floods. Sandbagging may be needed at the Vine Street diversion chamber. Evacuations may begin at the trailer court.
17.5 Sewer backup in basements occurs at businesses along Main street.
17 Paris Street floods. Market Street bridge is closed.
15 Flooding occurs in rural areas both upstream and downstream of Ottumwa.
12 Water affects Eldon.
11.5 Water affects the northeast side of Rabbit Run Road.
11 Bear Creek reaches bankfull.
10 Agricultural flooding occurs along most of the reach between Ottumwa and Eldon.
9 Water affects rural fields primarily downstream of Ottumwa.

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Des Moines, IA 50131
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